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We begin the new year with our main story this month on the Mexican Heritage of the city of Premont, Texas. Even though Premont was established and plotted by R. P. Haldeman, a banker from St. Louis, Missouri, the Mexican and Mexican American population had a strong presence in the early years of Premont. We have a map of the Mexican side of Premont and a list of the persons who bought lots to establish residences there. The principle lots and streets were centrally located around the Plaza Hidalgo. I'd like to thank Mr. Hortencio Villarreal a long time resident of Premont and whose father, Andrés Villarreal, was one of the first settlers for his valuable information on the Plaza Hidalgo and its surroundings. In our agostadero section we study the Mexican grant Agua Dulce of don Rafael García. In our brand section we cover the brands that were registered by Mexican and Mexican American ranchers from Premont, Tx. in Jim Wells county from 1913-1923. In our music section we take a look at the cultural event, la pachanga. Mostly every Mexican American family will participate in these musically inspired parties. In our Mexico section we have a muster role of the royal squadron and flying squadron of the Villa de los Cinco Señores in 1750 Nuevo Santander, today known as Santander Jimenez, Tamaulipas. These cold days that we have been having are the perfect excuse to fire up a nice big mesquite wood fire and make the traditional pan de campo (camp bread) outdoor style with the great recipe shared by Los Mesquites outdoor cook, Rogelio Cuellar, Jr. Be sure to check out our regular departments and may this year be the best for you and your family. Hasta la próxima, Homero S. Vera |
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